Removable headwear comforter

ABSTRACT

A comforter is removably attached to fasteners on headwear. The comforter includes a multi-layered cushion having a first side and a second side, an outer covering is attached to the multi-layered cushion, and markers are attached to a first side of the outer covering and the liner.

BACKGROUND

1. Field

The embodiments relate to hat comforters, and more particular to a removable comforter adapted to be attached to headwear.

2. Description of the Related Art

There are many types of headwear available for people to wear, such as caps, hats (of all types), headwear with lighting, headwear for magnifying, visors, etc. The liners for this headwear are typically hard plastic, vinyl or leather bands. A person wearing one of these headwear can build up an irritation that is caused from perspiration between the headband and a person's head or because of the roughness/hardness of the headband.

For headbands made of material, the material becomes soiled after time. When this occurs, the hat needs to be cleaned or washed. Washing of a hat can cause it to fade, lose shape, etc.

SUMMARY

One embodiment includes a liner attached with a plurality of fasteners and a comforter is removably coupled to the plurality of fasteners. The comforter comprising: a multi-layered cushion having a first side and a second side, an outer covering is coupled to the multi-layered cushion, and a plurality of markers are coupled to a first side of the outer covering and the liner.

Another embodiment includes a liner attached with a plurality of fasteners. The liner is adapted to couple to headwear. A comforter is removably coupled to the plurality of fasteners. The comforter comprising: a first cushion layer having a first side and a second side, a second cushion layer coupled to a first portion of the first side of the first cushion layer, a third cushion layer coupled to a second portion of the first side of the first cushion layer, an outer covering completely covers the first side of the first cushion layer. The second cushion and the third cushion, and the outer covering partially covers the second side of the first cushion. A plurality of alignment markers are coupled to the liner and a first end and a second end of the outer covering.

And yet another embodiment includes a comforter that is removably coupled to a plurality of fasteners. The comforter adapted to couple to headwear. The comforter comprising: a multi-layered cushion having a first side and a second side, an outer covering coupled to the multi-layered cushion, and a plurality of markers coupled to a first side of the outer covering.

Still another embodiment is a method including attaching a liner to headwear, the liner having at least two alignment markers, aligning at least two alignment markers located on a first side of an outer covering of a headwear comforter and the at least two alignment markers of the liner, the headwear comforter including a multi-layered cushion having a first side and a second side, and coupling the headwear comforter to a plurality of fasteners coupled to the liner.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The embodiments are illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings and in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a removable headwear comforter without an outer covering.

FIG. 2 illustrates a liner with a plurality of fasteners.

FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment of a removable headwear comforter with a portion of the outer covering peeled back.

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of a removable headwear comforter.

FIG. 5 illustrates an embodiment of a removable headwear comforter coupled with a hat.

FIG. 6A illustrates an embodiment of a medical visor loupe coupled with fasteners shown without a removable headwear comforter;

FIG. 6B illustrates an embodiment of a medical visor loupe coupled with a removable headwear comforter; and

FIG. 7 illustrates a block diagram of a process for attaching and detaching a removable headwear comforter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention generally relates to removable headwear comforters adapted to attach to headwear. Referring to the figures, exemplary embodiments of the invention will now be described. The exemplary embodiments are provided to illustrate the invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a removable headwear comforter without an outer covering. Removable headwear comforter 100 includes a multi-layered cushion including a first cushion layer 120 and at least two partial second layers 110. In one embodiment the multi-layered cushion is made of elasto fabric. That is, first cushion layer 120 and at least two partial second layers 110 are each made of elasto fabric.

Removable comforter 100 includes a first side 160 and a second side 370 (see FIG. 4). Gap 130 is formed between the at least two partial second layers 110. In one embodiment the at least two partial second layers 110 are coupled to the first side 160 of multi-layered cushion 100 and separated by a predetermined distance, which forms gap 130. In one embodiment the predetermined distance ranges from ½ inch to 1½ inches. Gap 130 allows air to flow between gap 130 and a person's forehead when removable headwear comforter 100 is coupled to a liner 200 (see FIG. 2) that is attached to headwear, such as a cap, a hat, a visor, etc., that a person is wearing on their head. In another embodiment, gap 130 allows air to flow between gap 130 and a person's forehead when removable headwear comforter 100 is directly coupled to headwear, such as a medical visor loupe, a medical headband loupe, etc., and is worn by a person.

FIG. 2 illustrates liner 200. In one embodiment liner 200 is made of a thin vinyl or poly-vinyl material. Liner 200 is attached to headwear by traditional means, such as adhesives, sewed on, etc. In one embodiment, a plurality of fasteners 220 (e.g., 3, 4, 6, etc.) are attached to liner 200 at predetermined distances from one another. The plurality of fasteners 220 are hook type fasteners that are usually attached to a loop type opposing fastener. In one embodiment liner 200 is about 9½ inches long with a 2¾ inch diameter. It should be noted that other sized widths and lengths can be used as well. In one embodiment the fasteners 220 that are located at opposite ends of liner 200 are a distance of 1 inch from each end. In another embodiment the two inner fasteners 220 are distanced from one another about 2½ inches. In one embodiment fasteners 220 have a diameter of ⅜ inch. Fasteners 220 attach directly to first layer 120 without a need for a loop fastener. In this embodiment, when a user of removable headwear comforter 100 desires to remove removable headwear comforter 100 from liner 200, the user just pulls removable headwear comforter 100 away from liner 200. This allows for replacement with a clean removable headwear comforter 100. In this embodiment, removable headwear comforter 100 is washable.

FIG. 3 an embodiment of a removable headwear comforter with a portion of the outer covering peeled back. Outer covering 320 is coupled to the multi-layered cushion. In one embodiment a plurality of markers 420 are coupled to first side 360 of outer covering 320 and liner 200 to ease in aligning removable headwear comforter 300 to liner 200.

Outer covering 320 completely covers the first side 360 of the multi-layered cushion and partially covers a portion of the second side 370 (see FIG. 4) of the multi-layered cushion. In this embodiment the plurality of fasteners 220 fasten to an uncovered portion 310 of the second side of the multi-layered cushion. In one embodiment thread 350 is sewn through the outer covering 320 and the first layer 120 along a first end 140 (see FIG. 1) and a second end 150 (see FIG. 1) of each of the at least two partial second layers 110. In one embodiment outer covering 320 is made of flannel cotton.

Due to the covered at least two partial layers' 330 height and separation from one another, gap 340 is formed. Gap 340 allows a channel for air to flow between gap 340 and a person's forehead when removable headwear comforter 300 is attached to headwear worn by a person.

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view removable headwear comforter 300. As illustrated, first layer 370 is exposed as outer covering 320 only covers a portion of the top and bottom of first layer 370, which exposes a midsection of first layer 370.

FIG. 5 illustrates removable headwear comforter 300 attached to a liner that is attached to a hat 510. Removable headwear comforter 300 adds a comfort to a person wearing hat 510 as hat 510, as with typical hats, simply has a headband. When a person wears hat 510 without removable headwear comforter 300, the headband forms a seal with a person's head. Air cannot flow pass this formed seal. Also, after wearing hat 510 without removable headwear comforter 300 for a length of time, a person's head can become irritated along the portion in contact with the headband. Additionally, as removable headwear comforter 300 also absorbs perspiration, hat 510 will not become soiled at the portion where removable headwear comforter 300 is located. And, liner 200 prevents perspiration from contacting a headband portion of a hat as liner 200 is waterproof.

Removable headwear comforter 300 is also cost effective as replacement of a soiled headband in hat 510 is considerably more expensive then simply removing removable headwear comforter 300 and replacing with another removable headwear comforter 300 or simply cleaning removable headwear comforter 300.

FIG. 6A illustrates an embodiment of a medical visor loupe coupled with fasteners 620 shown without a removable headwear comforter. In this embodiment, fasteners 620 are attached to forehead portion 605 of medical visor loupe 600 that comes in contact with a person's forehead when worn. In this embodiment, a liner is not necessary as medical visor loupe 600 is made of a hardened plastic.

FIG. 6B illustrates an embodiment of medical visor loupe 600 coupled with removable headwear comforter 300.

FIG. 7 illustrates a block diagram of a process for attaching and detaching a removable headwear comforter. Process 700 begins with block 710. In block 710, a liner (e.g., liner 200) is attached to headwear, such as a hat, a cap, a visor, a medical visor loupe, and a medical headband loupe. In this embodiment, liner 200 has at least two alignment markers located at opposite ends of liner 200. Liner 200 is also coupled with a plurality of hook fasteners. In block 720, the alignment markers located on a first side of outer covering 320 of removable headwear comforter 300 and the at least two alignment markers of liner 200 are visually aligned. In block 730, removable headwear comforter 300 is coupled to the plurality of fasteners coupled to liner 200, which attaches removable headwear comforter 300 to the liner. In another embodiment, process 700 also includes removing removable headwear comforter 300 from the headwear.

Reference in the specification to “an embodiment,” “one embodiment,” “some embodiments,” or “other embodiments” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments is included in at least some embodiments, but not necessarily all embodiments. The various appearances of “an embodiment,” “one embodiment,” or “some embodiments” are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiments. If the specification states a component, feature, structure, or characteristic “may”, “might”, or “could” be included, that particular component, feature, structure, or characteristic is not required to be included. If the specification or claim refers to “a” or “an” element, that does not mean there is only one of the element. If the specification or claims refer to “an additional” element, that does not preclude there being more than one of the additional element.

While certain exemplary embodiments have been described and shown in the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that such embodiments are merely illustrative of and not restrictive on the broad invention, and that this invention not be limited to the specific constructions and arrangements shown and described, since various other modifications may occur to those ordinarily skilled in the art. 

1. An apparatus comprising: a liner coupled with a plurality of fasteners; and a comforter removably coupled to the plurality of fasteners, the comforter comprising: a multi-layered cushion having a first side and a second side; an outer covering coupled to the multi-layered cushion; and a plurality of markers coupled to a first side of the outer covering and the liner.
 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the outer covering completely covers the first portion of the multi-layered cushion and partially covers a portion of the second side of the multi-layered cushion.
 3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the plurality of fasteners fasten to an uncovered portion of the second side of the multi-layered cushion.
 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the multi-layered cushion includes a first layer and at least two partial second layers, and the at least two partial second layers are coupled to the first side of the multi-layered cushion and separated by a predetermined distance.
 5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein thread is sewn through the outer covering and the first layer along a first end and a second end of each of the at least two partial second layers.
 6. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein a gap is formed between the at least two partial second layers.
 7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the gap allows air flow.
 8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the multi-layered cushion is made of elasto fabric.
 9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the outer covering is made of flannel cotton.
 10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the liner adapted to couple to headwear.
 11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the headwear is one of a hat, a cap, a visor, a medical visor loupe, and a medical headband loupe.
 12. An apparatus comprising: a liner coupled with a plurality of fasteners, the liner adapted to couple to headwear; and a comforter removably coupled to the plurality of fasteners, the comforter comprising: a first cushion layer having a first side and a second side; a second cushion layer coupled to a first portion of the first side of the first cushion layer, a third cushion layer coupled to a second portion of the first side of the first cushion layer, an outer covering completely covers the first side of the first cushion layer, the second cushion and the third cushion, and the outer covering partially covers the second side of the first cushion; and a plurality of alignment markers coupled to the liner and a first end and a second end of the outer covering.
 13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the headwear is one of a hat, a cap, a visor, a medical visor loupe, and a medical headband loupe.
 14. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein thread is sewn through the outer covering and the first cushion layer along a first end and a second end of the second cushion and the third cushion.
 15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein a gap is formed between the second cushion and the third cushion.
 16. An apparatus comprising: a comforter removably coupled to a plurality of fasteners, the comforter adapted to couple to headwear, the comforter comprising: a multi-layered cushion having a first side and a second side; an outer covering coupled to the multi-layered cushion; and a plurality of markers coupled to a first side of the outer covering.
 17. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the headwear is one of a hat, a cap, a visor, a medical visor loupe, and a medical headband loupe.
 18. A method comprising: attaching a liner to headwear, the liner having at least two alignment markers; aligning at least two alignment markers located on a first side of an outer covering of a headwear comforter and the at least two alignment markers of the liner, the headwear comforter including a multi-layered cushion having a first side and a second side; and coupling the headwear comforter to a plurality of fasteners coupled to the liner.
 19. The method of claim 18, wherein the headwear is one of a hat, a cap, a visor, a medical visor loupe, and a medical headband loupe.
 20. The method of claim 18, further comprising: removing the headwear comforter from the headwear. 